Valencia Brown
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable about maintaining organized inventories and handling custodial requirements of commercial building bathrooms, workspaces and customer areas. Experienced team player with strong service record, good organizational skills and productive approach to handling simultaneous tasks. Focused on always producing high-quality and professional results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Janitor/Maintenance Worker
Ahrco
12.2016 - Current
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
Food Prep Cook
Mad Mex
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Stocked ingredients, tracked expenses and maintained foodservice equipment in proper operating condition.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
- Embraced full responsibility for food quality and garnished artful dishes for maximum appeal to discerning customers.
- Served attractive, appetizing meals and deployed proven tasting techniques to confirm quality, taste and palatability prior to service.
Kitchen Manager
Mad Mex
09.1998 - 11.2013
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
House Keeper
Sewickley Country Inn
02.1998 - 09.1998
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oliver High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.1988
Skills
- Facilities Maintenance
- Customer Service-Focused
- Lawn Mowing
- Snow Removal
- MSDS Knowledge
- Work Orders
- Safety Procedures
- Commercial Delivery
- Weight Distribution Calculation
Timeline
Janitor/Maintenance Worker
Ahrco
12.2016 - Current
Food Prep Cook
Mad Mex
04.2015 - 10.2016
Kitchen Manager
Mad Mex
09.1998 - 11.2013
House Keeper
Sewickley Country Inn
02.1998 - 09.1998
High School Diploma -
Oliver High School
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